3-Hybrid, Des Moines, Iowa

Wellabe•Des Moines, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wellabe is hiring a Software Engineer at Level 1, 2, or 3, with the level determined by the candidate’s skills, knowledge, experience, and demonstrated scope of impact. The role designs, builds, tests, and supports software solutions across the application development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teammates to deliver reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective systems. At Level 1, the engineer creates and modifies basic programs with guidance and supports coding, testing, debugging, code reviews, performance monitoring, documentation, and basic to moderate designs and prototypes. At Level 2, the engineer creates and modifies moderately complex programs, contributes to more complex code reviews and moderate to complex designs, mentors engineers, and may lead design execution or assist with requirements analysis, technical debt reduction, and application architecture. At Level 3, the engineer develops complex software solutions, provides technical leadership, leads code reviews, contributes to architectural decisions, mentors engineers, and collaborates across teams to reduce technical debt. Level 3 work also uses cloud-native platforms, automation, and AI technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions, including guidance on responsible AI-enabled development. Across levels, the role develops cost-effective solutions and enhancements for new and existing software applications, programs, and processes by analyzing information, investigating problem areas, and implementing solutions. It supports the product lifecycle through system performance monitoring and review, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, code reviews, and software changes made according to department standards. The role also contributes to DevOps practices, supports designs and prototypes, helps create and execute test plans and program specifications, and uses test environments and cases to design, prototype, validate, and correct systems. Programs, processes, and procedures are documented to communicate changes and maintain operational efficiency. Levels 2 and 3 contribute to improvements in coding standards, tools, and development processes; Level 3 also helps evaluate and implement automation, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled development practices. The position is hybrid and located in Des Moines, Iowa. Wellabe describes its culture as inclusive and focused on well-being, development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Knowledge of software engineering principles, practices, and the full development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, debugging, and support.
Knowledge of software systems, design techniques, development tools, and data processing concepts; general knowledge at Level 1, working knowledge at Level 2, and advanced knowledge at Level 3.
Relevant technology knowledge, including C#/.NET/.NET Core, LINQ, SQL, and related tools.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within a cross-functional team.
Demonstrated alignment with organizational core competencies such as change agility, communication, customer focus, innovation, teamwork, critical thinking, and decision making.
Levels 1 and 2: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, information systems, engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, training, and relevant work experience.
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related field; a combination of education and/or relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Level 1: 0–2 years of academic, internship, project-based, or professional experience in software development or a related technical field. Practical experience through coursework, projects, portfolios, or labs may be considered.
Level 1: Foundational proficiency in at least one relevant programming language and familiarity with source control, debugging, testing, and relational data concepts.
Level 2: 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in software development or a related technical role, including developing, testing, deploying, and supporting production software.
Level 2: Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages and practical experience with source control, automated testing, relational data, APIs, and CI/CD practices.
Level 3: 5+ years of related progressive experience in development and systems analysis, experience with 1–3 coding languages (C# and SQL preferred), and project management experience.
Level 3: Advanced knowledge of C#, .NET/.NET Core, SQL, LINQ, Blazor, system design, software architecture, application integration patterns, and cloud technologies, with the ability to lead technical initiatives, manage projects, and influence technical direction.
Level 3 web development team: .NET; iOS and Android development; web services (WCF, RESTful, Web API); MAUI/Xamarin; LINQ; understanding of WPF and MVVM patterns; Windows desktop, mobile, and browser-based application development; web services support; Microsoft DevOps; Agile development; iOS deployment; GitHub; cloud development; containerized deployment; and data analytics and/or AI.
Level 3 policy administration development team: .NET, COBOL, Microsoft DevOps, Git, and GitHub Copilot and/or Microsoft 365 Copilot or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Python, JavaScript, and Angular experience is optional.
Level 3 strongly preferred AI architecture knowledge: working knowledge of large language models, vector databases, semantic search, prompt engineering, and agent-to-agent communication patterns; ability to evaluate AI technologies and recommend architectures, frameworks, implementation patterns, and governance considerations based on business and technical requirements.
Level 3 strongly preferred AI implementation experience: designing and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, including knowledge retrieval, vector search, grounding, and prompt orchestration.
Level 3 strongly preferred AI implementation experience: architecting, developing, and supporting Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and integrations for secure enterprise access.
Level 3 strongly preferred AI implementation experience: designing and optimizing agentic workflows using Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Copilot Studio, or similar tools.
Level 3 strongly preferred AI implementation experience: using AI-assisted development for code generation, testing, documentation, debugging, and solution design.

Responsibilities

Develop cost-effective solutions and enhancements for existing and new software applications, programs, and processes by analyzing information, investigating problem areas, and implementing solutions.
Support the software product lifecycle by monitoring and reviewing system performance, coding, testing, debugging, documenting, participating in code reviews, and implementing software changes according to department standards.
Support DevOps practices, designs, and prototypes, and help create and execute test plans and program specifications.
Use test environments and test cases to design, prototype, validate, and correct systems.
Document programs, processes, and procedures to communicate changes and maintain operational efficiency.
At Levels 2 and 3, contribute to improvements in coding standards, tools, and development processes.
At Level 3, help evaluate and implement automation, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled development practices.
At Level 3, provide technical leadership, lead code reviews, contribute to architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to reduce technical debt.
At Level 3, provide technical guidance on responsible AI-enabled development and use cloud-native platforms, automation, and AI technologies to deliver secure, scalable, maintainable solutions.

Benefits

401(k) with company match
Health insurance
Paid time off
Holidays
Volunteer time off
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
Paternity leave
LinkedIn Learning Premium access
CliftonStrengths® assessment and coaching
On-site and virtual workshops and cohorts featuring content from FranklinCovey, Crucial Learning, Gallup, and others
Free insurance acumen courses through AHIP and LOMA
Reimbursement and bonus opportunities for professional designations and certifications, including tuition reimbursement
Wellabe mentorship programs